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got a secret.
can you keep it?
swear this one you'll save.
better lock it in your pocket,
taking this one to the grave.
if i show you,
then i know you wont tell what i said.
because two can keep a secret if one of them is dead.
why do you smile like you've been told a secret?
now you're telling lies,
because you just want to keep it.
but no one keeps a secret.
no one keeps a secret.
why when do our darkest deeds do we tell?
they burn in our brains,
become a living hell.
because everybody tells.
everybody tells.
got a secret.
can you keep it?
swear this one you'll save.
better lock it in your pocket,
taking this one to the grave.
if i show you,
then i know you wont tell what i said.
because two can keep a secret if one of them is dead.
look into my eyes,
now you're getting sleepy.
are you hypnotized by secrets that you're keeping.
i know what you're keeping.
i know what you're keeping.
got a secret.
can you keep it?
swear, this one you'll save.
better lock it in your pocket,
taking this one to the grave.
if i show you,
then i know you wont tell what i said.
because two can keep a secret if one of them is dead.
allison?
yes, catherine?
i have something i want to tell you but you have to promise never to tell anyone.
i promise.
do you swear on your life?
i swear on my life.
you swore you'd never tell.
you swore you'd never tell.
you swore you'd never tell.
you swore you'd never tell.
got a secret.
can you keep it?
swear, this one you'll save.
better lock it in your pocket,
taking this one to the grave.
if i show you,
then i know you wont tell what i said.
because two can keep a secret if one of them is dead.
yes, two can keep a secret if one of them is dead.
yes, two can keep a secret if one of them is dead.
yes, two can keep a secret if one of us is dead.
can you keep it?
swear this one you'll save.
better lock it in your pocket,
taking this one to the grave.
if i show you,
then i know you wont tell what i said.
because two can keep a secret if one of them is dead.
now you're telling lies,
because you just want to keep it.
but no one keeps a secret.
no one keeps a secret.
they burn in our brains,
become a living hell.
because everybody tells.
everybody tells.
can you keep it?
swear this one you'll save.
better lock it in your pocket,
taking this one to the grave.
if i show you,
then i know you wont tell what i said.
because two can keep a secret if one of them is dead.
now you're getting sleepy.
are you hypnotized by secrets that you're keeping.
i know what you're keeping.
i know what you're keeping.
can you keep it?
swear, this one you'll save.
better lock it in your pocket,
taking this one to the grave.
if i show you,
then i know you wont tell what i said.
because two can keep a secret if one of them is dead.
yes, catherine?
i have something i want to tell you but you have to promise never to tell anyone.
i promise.
do you swear on your life?
i swear on my life.
you swore you'd never tell.
you swore you'd never tell.
you swore you'd never tell.
can you keep it?
swear, this one you'll save.
better lock it in your pocket,
taking this one to the grave.
if i show you,
then i know you wont tell what i said.
because two can keep a secret if one of them is dead.
yes, two can keep a secret if one of them is dead.
yes, two can keep a secret if one of us is dead.
Song Info
Submitted by
analogue On Aug 15, 2006
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Alright, lets disect this shit.
got a secret. can you keep it? swear this one you'll save. better lock it in your pocket, taking this one to the grave. if i show you, then i know you wont tell what i said. because two can keep a secret if one of them is dead.
First verse is basically establishing the gothic (ish) vibe in the song. The singer's saying that the secret must be kept secret, or basically she'll kill the other girl.
why do you smile like you've been told a secret? now you're telling lies, because you just want to keep it. but no one keeps a secret. no one keeps a secret.
Second verse is about the other girl being told a secret. The singer saying that no one keeps a secret.
why when do our darkest deeds do we tell? they burn in our brains, become a living hell. because everybody tells. everybody tells.
The rest is probably easy enough to figure out. The songs basically straight foward and east to get. Has to be one of my favourite songs right now.
Third verse is questioning why we share our secrets. How they become a burden in our own minds as we think about them over, and over, until we can't bear it and tell someone.
It's been a popular song as of late. I like it and the band.
It's been a popular song as of late. I like it and the band.
I completely agree with what Reedstar and andsoshedanced said. Especially about the voice speeding up and becoming more frantic near the end of the song, and the line being changed from; "Yes, two can keep a secret if one of them is dead." to "Yes, two can keep a secret if one of US is dead."
Also, I think it's funny (and a little ironic) how this song is the theme to Pretty Little Liars, and they say the name Allison in it.
To be honest? I think it's more about wanting to get the secret out, wanting to tell the person you trust most but if they would ever tell then you want to murder them, and they have already murdered you by denying the trust you have so given.
I don't think it's totally about actually murdering someone, it's frantic frenzy of wanting to spill but so terrified that perhaps they can't be trusted at all. Just imagine frantic eyes, someone's been thinking and turns to the other 'Catherine.' 'Yes Alison.' the threat becomes somewhat of a joke, but can't help but wonder how angry the person would be.
Of course, when you you keep a secret and something is asked of you relating to a secret... you're kinda forced into dodge lying, aren't you? Another thing, toward the end of the song she sounds even more frantic like the person may have let it slip. Maybe not. It's such an accusation in her voice.
Just an opinion. Favorite song by far, the kind of thing that makes you want to apply white make up, wear a top hat, fishnet stockings and point a cane about in wind up doll dance.
This song is sooo sexy/dangerous.
this song is so different and i love it, alot of people i know thinks its freaky butt whatev its amazing. and truee.
The names spoken in this song, "Allison" and "Catherine" aka Cat, are the Pierces, a Los Angeles-based band consisting of two sisters.
how did you have these lyrics so far in advance?
i love this song.
this song is so fresh and unique, love it!
ace song awesome lyrics ridiculously good harmonies such a unique band
i love this song. the sound is so...different. and it just sounds cool. (: